Do you want to know what I think is awesome? Jesus. Yes, I said Jesus. Don't turn away just yet, what I have to say is good stuff.
Ok, so everyone knows that Jesus died so we could have eternal life. But have you thought lately just about how big his sacrafice was? Let us start from the beginning...
In the garden as Jesus was praying he knew what was coming. He knew he was going to die, but he didn't run away. As it panned out, He was beaten, whipped, spit on, had his beard ripped out, and was ridiculed. He even carried his cross after all that. But he went through with it for us.
As he was hanging on the cross and dying in one of the worst ways possible, he said, "Father, forgive them." Forgiveness? What?!!?! After all that he was put through and he wanted to forgive us? Wow. He must really love us.
He also made the ultimate sacrafice. He laid down his life so that we may have eternal life. As I'm rounding out my fast, it makes mine seem like a breeze. I've just given up facebook, tv, movies, secular music, sweets, meat, and dairy products. Yea, mine is way easier than what Jesus did.
But the beauty of it is that Jesus loved us soooo much that he took it at the cross for us. He didn't have to, but he did!
My challenge to you is this: forgive others like God forgives you. Love as God loves you all the time. And thank Jesus for the sacrafice that he gave for us.
Think about it. Pretty radical. :)
love.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Oh, the weather outside is dreary...
It's days like today when I just want to have a pity party for myself. It's gloomy outside. As well as rainy and dreary. No beautiful sunshine or light breeze to tousle my hair.
So when I went to meet my friends for lunch, like I always do, I was in a perfectly normal mood. We decided to just wait for our final friend in the cafeteria. Well, little did I know that I would soon find out that I have a pet peeve of people hanging up on me. Our final friend called me to see where we were at. I answered, told her where we were, and then BOOM. She hangs up on me. She didn't say one word on the phone. No "thanks emma," or "ok I'll see you in a minute." Nothing. I dont' know what it was, but that started my grumpy mood.
So, we're eating lunch. I'm silently praying, and asking God to help me not hold my anger towards my friend. After all, she didn't intentionally mean to upset me. As we're eating, no one talks to me. Doesn't say a full sentence in my direction. Strike two, the mood is now mad again. Awesome.
The mature Emma would've let her feelings go, and just enjoy lunch with some friends. Nope, immature Emma took over and what does she do? She gets up and leaves before her friends are done. I know, I know, not the greatest thing to do, but my flesh was in control today I guess.
Now, I'm here in my dorm room packing to leave campus. It's going to be chinese night for me and my daddy. And I personally CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE. But then I stop and think how much worse people have it than I do. I mean I have the privledge of eating lunch everyday. I have the ability to go home when I want. I can even get an education. These are 3 things some people don't have, and here I am complaining about my "horrible" life.
I also try to remember that I am different from my friends. My friends have heard of God, but none of them are anywhere near living the life God wants us too. I know I probably shouldn't hang around them so much, but I try to justify it by saying, "well I can be a good influence in their lives." Or I might say, "I can love them like God wants me too, and maybe they'll see God's light through me."
However, even though I've cooled off, and plan on having a talk with God about my lack of maturity today, I do need some good,solid christian friends in my life. I mean my mom is wonderful and one of my best friends. My Pastor is awesome too, but I need someone my age, that can build me up. Not people who are married,have 3 kids, and are 20 years older than me.
So, if anyone reads this, please pray God would send friends into my life. Friends that I can grow spiritually with, but also connect with. I need friends who I can laugh and cry with. Friends that will pray for me and that allow me to openly share my walk with.
God has a plan for me, and I know I'll be okay. But right now all I want is an "eternal buddy." One I can spend time with now, and one that I'll spend time with for eternity in Heaven.
I'll get off my soap box now. But if anyone needs someone to talk to, I'm just a call away! love.
So when I went to meet my friends for lunch, like I always do, I was in a perfectly normal mood. We decided to just wait for our final friend in the cafeteria. Well, little did I know that I would soon find out that I have a pet peeve of people hanging up on me. Our final friend called me to see where we were at. I answered, told her where we were, and then BOOM. She hangs up on me. She didn't say one word on the phone. No "thanks emma," or "ok I'll see you in a minute." Nothing. I dont' know what it was, but that started my grumpy mood.
So, we're eating lunch. I'm silently praying, and asking God to help me not hold my anger towards my friend. After all, she didn't intentionally mean to upset me. As we're eating, no one talks to me. Doesn't say a full sentence in my direction. Strike two, the mood is now mad again. Awesome.
The mature Emma would've let her feelings go, and just enjoy lunch with some friends. Nope, immature Emma took over and what does she do? She gets up and leaves before her friends are done. I know, I know, not the greatest thing to do, but my flesh was in control today I guess.
Now, I'm here in my dorm room packing to leave campus. It's going to be chinese night for me and my daddy. And I personally CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE. But then I stop and think how much worse people have it than I do. I mean I have the privledge of eating lunch everyday. I have the ability to go home when I want. I can even get an education. These are 3 things some people don't have, and here I am complaining about my "horrible" life.
I also try to remember that I am different from my friends. My friends have heard of God, but none of them are anywhere near living the life God wants us too. I know I probably shouldn't hang around them so much, but I try to justify it by saying, "well I can be a good influence in their lives." Or I might say, "I can love them like God wants me too, and maybe they'll see God's light through me."
However, even though I've cooled off, and plan on having a talk with God about my lack of maturity today, I do need some good,solid christian friends in my life. I mean my mom is wonderful and one of my best friends. My Pastor is awesome too, but I need someone my age, that can build me up. Not people who are married,have 3 kids, and are 20 years older than me.
So, if anyone reads this, please pray God would send friends into my life. Friends that I can grow spiritually with, but also connect with. I need friends who I can laugh and cry with. Friends that will pray for me and that allow me to openly share my walk with.
God has a plan for me, and I know I'll be okay. But right now all I want is an "eternal buddy." One I can spend time with now, and one that I'll spend time with for eternity in Heaven.
I'll get off my soap box now. But if anyone needs someone to talk to, I'm just a call away! love.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Rockin' Weekend
Man, this weekend was pretty much the definition of sweet. What made it so sweet? Bunches of exciting things that's what! :)
First off, Friday night me&mom started to try and get my paper organized. Figure out what kind of infomation to put in it. We ended up talking for like 2 hours, and having a really good discussion. I ended up finishing the paper Sunday, but overall I was really pleased with it. It's packed with scriptures and fascinating informaion. It's in God's hands right now, so we'll just see how God uses this!
Second, I got to look at the possibly new church building. It's right in town, which could draw new people. It's bigger, so we will have room to grow! It doesn't have a gravel parking lot, which would be awesome! Overall it has a lot of potential. It even has 2 apartments at the back, which I really liked....I mean if God brought a single,worship/youth leader, that puts God first, and happens to like single,blonde,dedicated christian girls named Emma and they got married, I would have no problem with them living in one of those apartments! ;) That was a joke, but if it's God's will then I will be okay with that! But like I said it has potential and I really liked it. But I know wherever God leads us wil be suh-weet!
Third, I got to catch up on some good ol' reading. Mom has me hooked on Karen Kingsbury. Man, she's a good writer! Ladies will love her writing,and probably even some guys would enjoy it! Anywho, I finished the fourth book in one series and got through most of the 5th book. It was very relaxing.
Finally, Prayer was absolutely awesome on Saturday night! We set a new attendance record, and there was such a sweet pressence. Even at the end me and mom smelled this really sweet scent. Not like perfume, but just a sweet scent....Hm.....The service on Sunday was also good! We had 75 people with 12 families gone on spring break. We sang "Jesus Loves Me" as a congregation, and it gave me goosebumps. Funny how a simple song like that can give you chills. I think we set an offering record too, but I'm not totally sure. It was good even if we didn't set a new record. :) God's doing great things!
So that was my weekend! Now I'm back at school, and trying to focus on school work. Not easy after the weekend I had, but only like a month left of school! WOO HOO! Have a great week everyone! love.
First off, Friday night me&mom started to try and get my paper organized. Figure out what kind of infomation to put in it. We ended up talking for like 2 hours, and having a really good discussion. I ended up finishing the paper Sunday, but overall I was really pleased with it. It's packed with scriptures and fascinating informaion. It's in God's hands right now, so we'll just see how God uses this!
Second, I got to look at the possibly new church building. It's right in town, which could draw new people. It's bigger, so we will have room to grow! It doesn't have a gravel parking lot, which would be awesome! Overall it has a lot of potential. It even has 2 apartments at the back, which I really liked....I mean if God brought a single,worship/youth leader, that puts God first, and happens to like single,blonde,dedicated christian girls named Emma and they got married, I would have no problem with them living in one of those apartments! ;) That was a joke, but if it's God's will then I will be okay with that! But like I said it has potential and I really liked it. But I know wherever God leads us wil be suh-weet!
Third, I got to catch up on some good ol' reading. Mom has me hooked on Karen Kingsbury. Man, she's a good writer! Ladies will love her writing,and probably even some guys would enjoy it! Anywho, I finished the fourth book in one series and got through most of the 5th book. It was very relaxing.
Finally, Prayer was absolutely awesome on Saturday night! We set a new attendance record, and there was such a sweet pressence. Even at the end me and mom smelled this really sweet scent. Not like perfume, but just a sweet scent....Hm.....The service on Sunday was also good! We had 75 people with 12 families gone on spring break. We sang "Jesus Loves Me" as a congregation, and it gave me goosebumps. Funny how a simple song like that can give you chills. I think we set an offering record too, but I'm not totally sure. It was good even if we didn't set a new record. :) God's doing great things!
So that was my weekend! Now I'm back at school, and trying to focus on school work. Not easy after the weekend I had, but only like a month left of school! WOO HOO! Have a great week everyone! love.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Pray Continually
I just got an email back from a professor saying that "the Bible is in no way authenthic" and that there really isn't any evidence to support God for my paper.
At first I felt kinda like I had been punched in the stomach. It makes me sick to think that people can be so lost. However, God just reminded me that He's got my back! :)
After reading my email I looked down at my little solar powered praise flower. I picked it up over spring break and it definitely brightens my day. It's a white daisy in a little pink pot, and light makes it's leaves move and the flower sway. Well, on the pot it says Pray with 1 Thes. 5:17 under it. So, I looked up the verse. It says, "pray continually."
I decided to read around it. This is verses 16-19; "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire;"
My conclusion was this: put it all in God's hands and pray for my professor. Don't pray about the grade, pray that my professor would see the truth.
God is a good God, and I thank Him for all he has done for me. I would be nothing without him, and I hope that my professor will see the joy God brings to those who believe in him and his word. And I believe that faith works, God's word is true, and that God is the same past, present, and future.
<3
At first I felt kinda like I had been punched in the stomach. It makes me sick to think that people can be so lost. However, God just reminded me that He's got my back! :)
After reading my email I looked down at my little solar powered praise flower. I picked it up over spring break and it definitely brightens my day. It's a white daisy in a little pink pot, and light makes it's leaves move and the flower sway. Well, on the pot it says Pray with 1 Thes. 5:17 under it. So, I looked up the verse. It says, "pray continually."
I decided to read around it. This is verses 16-19; "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire;"
My conclusion was this: put it all in God's hands and pray for my professor. Don't pray about the grade, pray that my professor would see the truth.
God is a good God, and I thank Him for all he has done for me. I would be nothing without him, and I hope that my professor will see the joy God brings to those who believe in him and his word. And I believe that faith works, God's word is true, and that God is the same past, present, and future.
<3
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Love Thy Neighbor
"Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person." --Proverbs 3:27(MSG)
Sometimes it's hard for me to try to help others if they aren't directly asking for help. Why help someone who doesn't want to be helped?
When you step back and think, God doesn't have to help us out. He didn't have to send his son to die for us. He doesn't have to love us. He doesn't have to forgive us. But he does!
We were all created by the same God. People really aren't so different from one another. Cultures may differ, skin colors may not be the same shade, styles may change, and what's "in" may be "out" tomorrow. But all people want to feel appreciated. Everyone desires to be loved.
That's where we step in. When people are lost, we can show them God's love, joy, and hope. We can show them how God has helped us, and tell them they can have that too. We all can do something because we all can love,and by doing so we can show other's God's love through us.
So never walk away from someone who deserves help, just love them as God loves you.
Sometimes it's hard for me to try to help others if they aren't directly asking for help. Why help someone who doesn't want to be helped?
When you step back and think, God doesn't have to help us out. He didn't have to send his son to die for us. He doesn't have to love us. He doesn't have to forgive us. But he does!
We were all created by the same God. People really aren't so different from one another. Cultures may differ, skin colors may not be the same shade, styles may change, and what's "in" may be "out" tomorrow. But all people want to feel appreciated. Everyone desires to be loved.
That's where we step in. When people are lost, we can show them God's love, joy, and hope. We can show them how God has helped us, and tell them they can have that too. We all can do something because we all can love,and by doing so we can show other's God's love through us.
So never walk away from someone who deserves help, just love them as God loves you.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Nothing You Do for Jesus Is Ever Useless!!
"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." --1 Cor. 15:58
Air One sent this to me today. And the great this about this is that I needed this reminder.
I just sent in my thesis for my english class. I'll be writing about the God of the old testament being the same God for modern christianity. You see, my teacher has made it pretty obvious he doesn't really believe. And as I was trying to think of a topic to write about I kept coming back to the same place. That being God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has been and will be the same from the beginning of time till the end of time. I was skeptical at first to try and tackle this topic because I didnt' want to appear as if I was trying to slap him with my faith or to be disrespectful and tell him he's wrong(even though he is).
However, I want to write about God because I'm not only interested in God more so than Greek mythology, but I love learning about God and writing about things I'm passionate about.
Now, am I afraid of getting a bad grade? Not really because at the end of the day, I still have God, and that's all I need. Do I care if he says that I'm wrong, and rips my paper to shreds? No, because I won't answer to my professor on judgement day, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that God is the alpha and omega.
My hope for my paper is this, that I can bring God glory through this paper. Maybe it will bless me, and maybe it will bless my teacher. I hope that it plants a seed in his heart, but I know that he'll at least be reading truth.
I pray that I don't come off defensive, snoody, hypocritical, or like I'm trying to condemn others.
so, please pray for me! I know at the end of the day everything will be ok, but I just want to bring God glory in all aspects of my life, even my school work.
Now go enjoy this beautiful, sunny day! love you all! :)
Air One sent this to me today. And the great this about this is that I needed this reminder.
I just sent in my thesis for my english class. I'll be writing about the God of the old testament being the same God for modern christianity. You see, my teacher has made it pretty obvious he doesn't really believe. And as I was trying to think of a topic to write about I kept coming back to the same place. That being God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has been and will be the same from the beginning of time till the end of time. I was skeptical at first to try and tackle this topic because I didnt' want to appear as if I was trying to slap him with my faith or to be disrespectful and tell him he's wrong(even though he is).
However, I want to write about God because I'm not only interested in God more so than Greek mythology, but I love learning about God and writing about things I'm passionate about.
Now, am I afraid of getting a bad grade? Not really because at the end of the day, I still have God, and that's all I need. Do I care if he says that I'm wrong, and rips my paper to shreds? No, because I won't answer to my professor on judgement day, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that God is the alpha and omega.
My hope for my paper is this, that I can bring God glory through this paper. Maybe it will bless me, and maybe it will bless my teacher. I hope that it plants a seed in his heart, but I know that he'll at least be reading truth.
I pray that I don't come off defensive, snoody, hypocritical, or like I'm trying to condemn others.
so, please pray for me! I know at the end of the day everything will be ok, but I just want to bring God glory in all aspects of my life, even my school work.
Now go enjoy this beautiful, sunny day! love you all! :)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
"Point of Difference"
Hello all! I'm back in chilly Indiana, but I must say it's good to be home :)
However, while in Florida, I snagged the Hillsong United's worship DVD. Featuring their I HEART REVOLUTION. I haven't actually watched the main part of the DVD, but I did watch behind the scene action & a music video by them. It was called "Point of Difference." Hadn't heard the song before, listened to it, loved it, gotta share it!
Let's start with the lyrics....
"The tide is turning
This is redemption's hour
In the midst of the world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning
Salvation is all around
In the midst of the world broken down
You are all we have now
For You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love, to break a world indifferent
Sing
Our hearts are burning
The fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding
The anthem of your renown
As we lift up our eyes
And look to your glory
Call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
Our eyes are open
Every chain now broken
In this world we are different
Let your love become us
As we live to make you famous
We're in this world but we are different
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your life
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God one and only
In this world you are all we have now"
Now, take a second, deep breath....and realize the power in these lyrics!!
I love, love, love them. Scripture laid out and so much truth in just one song.
To me this reminds me of a few things.
1.We are set apart, we are different, but that's not a bad thing whatsoever!
2.We CAN make a difference and be used by God. ---> John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even GREATER things than these, because I am going to the Father."
If Jesus says we will do greater things, I think we should believe Him!
3.God is all we need. Our World is like they say cold,indifferent,evil,etc.
But we have a God that will never leave us and that loves us unconditionally. Not only that but He has covered us with mercy and grace, and has allowed us the opportunity to reunite with Him in Heaven for eternity. We don't needs things of this world, they'll be dust one day! All we need is God!
So, I hope that this song blesses you like it has blessed me. Never give up hope or your faith because God is with you! Love you all! :)
However, while in Florida, I snagged the Hillsong United's worship DVD. Featuring their I HEART REVOLUTION. I haven't actually watched the main part of the DVD, but I did watch behind the scene action & a music video by them. It was called "Point of Difference." Hadn't heard the song before, listened to it, loved it, gotta share it!
Let's start with the lyrics....
"The tide is turning
This is redemption's hour
In the midst of the world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning
Salvation is all around
In the midst of the world broken down
You are all we have now
For You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love, to break a world indifferent
Sing
Our hearts are burning
The fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding
The anthem of your renown
As we lift up our eyes
And look to your glory
Call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
Our eyes are open
Every chain now broken
In this world we are different
Let your love become us
As we live to make you famous
We're in this world but we are different
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your life
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God one and only
In this world you are all we have now"
Now, take a second, deep breath....and realize the power in these lyrics!!
I love, love, love them. Scripture laid out and so much truth in just one song.
To me this reminds me of a few things.
1.We are set apart, we are different, but that's not a bad thing whatsoever!
2.We CAN make a difference and be used by God. ---> John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even GREATER things than these, because I am going to the Father."
If Jesus says we will do greater things, I think we should believe Him!
3.God is all we need. Our World is like they say cold,indifferent,evil,etc.
But we have a God that will never leave us and that loves us unconditionally. Not only that but He has covered us with mercy and grace, and has allowed us the opportunity to reunite with Him in Heaven for eternity. We don't needs things of this world, they'll be dust one day! All we need is God!
So, I hope that this song blesses you like it has blessed me. Never give up hope or your faith because God is with you! Love you all! :)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Surrendering, Losing Yourself, & Giving it all
Hello All! I am writing to you from Melbourne,FL! lol Spending spring break with my sister and Bobskii this year! So far so good. We're having a lot of fun!
However, something really awesome happened yesterday. Me and Liz were at her church, Zion, and while we were worshiping I noticed a few things. When I go somewhere new I tend to like to look around sometimes, get a feel of the place, and watch some of the people. Some may consider it creepy, but I tend to look at it as just observing my brothers and sisters in Christ. ;)
Anyways, here was one of the first things I noticed. One of the worship leaders, Ashley I think was her name, looked without a doubt happy times ten. She had this huge smile on her face, and she was just getting lost in worship. It wasn't like some worship leaders who get up, sing the songs, and sit back down. She sincerely looked like she loved to be up there leading worship. Something that is really cool to see.
Next, the Pastor got up and told us that one of the guitar players had just lost his mom last night, but he was up there playing with the worship band. When you looked into his face, you could see that there was some pain and sadness there, but he still was worshiping. I even read his lips a few times, and he was still exalting God even though he was hurting.
We also took communion yesterday. As they were passing the plates the worship team played the song "Healer." I'm sure you've probably heard of it. "I believe You're my Healer....I believe You're my portion....Jesus you're all that I need." Yeah, great song! Anyways, there was this little old lady in the front row. She was holding the elements, looking upwards, and singing. It was so awesome to witness. We sang some more songs and I looked at the same little old lady. One song talked about dancing, and she wasup there swaying and lifting her hands. On another song I watched her for a bit, and she looked so lost in worshiping. It was like she didn't care who was around her or cared who was watching. She was surrendering herself in worship. :)
The last guy I'm gonna talk about was not timid at all! He was behind me, off to the left. During all the worship songs, even though I couldn't see him, you could tell he was singing from the bottom of his heart and was singing it to an audience of only one. Not only that but he had a powerful amen during the sermon. Maybe some people were annoyed, but not me. To me it didnt' seem like he was putting on an "amen act." Instead, it seemed like he was one person that was so excited about worship and giving God the praise.
Now, I know I've rambled and wrote a lot, but I want to challenge you all. I challenge you to get lost in worship like these people, or be like the guitarist. When even when you are going through a rough time, don't blame God or get angry, instead know that God is right there with you. Leave it at his feet and talk to him. He's probably the best guy to go too when you have an issue. Afterall he does know everything. ;)
love you guys!
<3
However, something really awesome happened yesterday. Me and Liz were at her church, Zion, and while we were worshiping I noticed a few things. When I go somewhere new I tend to like to look around sometimes, get a feel of the place, and watch some of the people. Some may consider it creepy, but I tend to look at it as just observing my brothers and sisters in Christ. ;)
Anyways, here was one of the first things I noticed. One of the worship leaders, Ashley I think was her name, looked without a doubt happy times ten. She had this huge smile on her face, and she was just getting lost in worship. It wasn't like some worship leaders who get up, sing the songs, and sit back down. She sincerely looked like she loved to be up there leading worship. Something that is really cool to see.
Next, the Pastor got up and told us that one of the guitar players had just lost his mom last night, but he was up there playing with the worship band. When you looked into his face, you could see that there was some pain and sadness there, but he still was worshiping. I even read his lips a few times, and he was still exalting God even though he was hurting.
We also took communion yesterday. As they were passing the plates the worship team played the song "Healer." I'm sure you've probably heard of it. "I believe You're my Healer....I believe You're my portion....Jesus you're all that I need." Yeah, great song! Anyways, there was this little old lady in the front row. She was holding the elements, looking upwards, and singing. It was so awesome to witness. We sang some more songs and I looked at the same little old lady. One song talked about dancing, and she wasup there swaying and lifting her hands. On another song I watched her for a bit, and she looked so lost in worshiping. It was like she didn't care who was around her or cared who was watching. She was surrendering herself in worship. :)
The last guy I'm gonna talk about was not timid at all! He was behind me, off to the left. During all the worship songs, even though I couldn't see him, you could tell he was singing from the bottom of his heart and was singing it to an audience of only one. Not only that but he had a powerful amen during the sermon. Maybe some people were annoyed, but not me. To me it didnt' seem like he was putting on an "amen act." Instead, it seemed like he was one person that was so excited about worship and giving God the praise.
Now, I know I've rambled and wrote a lot, but I want to challenge you all. I challenge you to get lost in worship like these people, or be like the guitarist. When even when you are going through a rough time, don't blame God or get angry, instead know that God is right there with you. Leave it at his feet and talk to him. He's probably the best guy to go too when you have an issue. Afterall he does know everything. ;)
love you guys!
<3
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Need an awesome quote?
"If God exists, there can be miracles which take place beyond the norms of the constraints of this world. The bottom line is that, if we believe in God, we can be assured that good will come our way. No matter which dream, or promise, or desire may be rotting under a pile of life, we can be assured that God is a God of miracles."
I read this a week or two ago, but man it just makes me smile everytime I read it. And it is so true! This quote came from an article talking about the Haiti earthquake. And people coming out alive from under the rubble is nothing short of a miracle! One specific person they talked about was pulled out a month after the quake! A WHOLE MONTH! They stated that someone had been bringing them food. Hm....:)
I even had my own miracle the other day. My english midterm was last friday, and I was a tad nervous about it. That tad nervousness turned into full on freaking out once I got the test. We had to look at a quote, name the author, name the speaker of the quote, name the work it came from, and give an explanation for the quote. Shoot....I did all the reading, but I couldn't even remember how to spell "Odyessy"
I thought I was done for....but wait....and this was totally God's doing, because I got a 100 on the test. A perfect score! I almost fell out of my seat! Sure I thought God would help me pass, but a 100?! It was nothing short of a miracle by God.
I hope that you all read deep into the quote. God is a God of miracle and wonders even today. And in the words of Pastor Matt, "God is good. His word is true. And it works in my life!"
<3
I read this a week or two ago, but man it just makes me smile everytime I read it. And it is so true! This quote came from an article talking about the Haiti earthquake. And people coming out alive from under the rubble is nothing short of a miracle! One specific person they talked about was pulled out a month after the quake! A WHOLE MONTH! They stated that someone had been bringing them food. Hm....:)
I even had my own miracle the other day. My english midterm was last friday, and I was a tad nervous about it. That tad nervousness turned into full on freaking out once I got the test. We had to look at a quote, name the author, name the speaker of the quote, name the work it came from, and give an explanation for the quote. Shoot....I did all the reading, but I couldn't even remember how to spell "Odyessy"
I thought I was done for....but wait....and this was totally God's doing, because I got a 100 on the test. A perfect score! I almost fell out of my seat! Sure I thought God would help me pass, but a 100?! It was nothing short of a miracle by God.
I hope that you all read deep into the quote. God is a God of miracle and wonders even today. And in the words of Pastor Matt, "God is good. His word is true. And it works in my life!"
<3
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